7.5
2025 Lexus LBX review
Paying up for the top-spec Lexus LBX brings a suite of luxury extras and all-wheel drive, but it worsens an already shaky value equation.
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Josh Nevett
Lexus LBX vs Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Lexus LBX
Suzuki Vitara
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2025 Lexus
LBX
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2025 Suzuki
Vitara
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L - 50L
137 to 460 km
47L
273 to 291 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $78,240
$29,990 - $40,990
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1618 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 206kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 185Nm - 390Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3250 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 82 - 83 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
